THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After the state animal, chook, flower and fish, the jackfruit was once on Wednesday declared as Kerala's official fruit.
An official announcement on giving the largest tree borne fruit that is identified for its unique style and aroma the delight of place was once made through Agriculture minister V S Sunil Kumar within the state meeting. The resolution was once taken based on an offer of the state Agriculture Department.
The intention is to advertise the 'Kerala jackfruit' as a emblem in markets around the country and out of the country, showcasing its organic and nutritious qualities, he said.
This would additionally help in giving a boost to the fruit's manufacturing and sale, besides expanding its value-added products.
Each year round 320 million jackfruit is produced within the state, of which 30 consistent with cent is going waste, in step with to be had statistics.
A total earnings of Rs 15,000 crore is expected through the sale of jackfruit and its similar products thru branding of the fruit, Kumar said.
The 'Kerala jackfruit' is more organic and attractive as it is produced in a very natural way without using any chemical fertilisers or insecticides, the minister said.
There are also plans to distribute most jackfruit saplings among the public to grow it of their backyards as part of plans to expand the cultivation, he said.
The agricultural workplace in Ambalavayil in Wayanad will likely be used as a research station for jackfruit.
Elephant is the state animal of Kerala, while 'great hornbill' the chook and 'kanikkonna' the official flower.
The state had recently declared pearl spot, popularly known as 'karimeen', as its official fish.
The govt additionally conducts 'jackfruit fest' every year to popularise the fruit and its products amongst public.
"Besides the taste and nutritious quality, the timber value of jackfruit tree is also high. Compared to many other trees, it plays a great role in fighting greenhouse gases," Kumar had earlier said.
An official announcement on giving the largest tree borne fruit that is identified for its unique style and aroma the delight of place was once made through Agriculture minister V S Sunil Kumar within the state meeting. The resolution was once taken based on an offer of the state Agriculture Department.
The intention is to advertise the 'Kerala jackfruit' as a emblem in markets around the country and out of the country, showcasing its organic and nutritious qualities, he said.
This would additionally help in giving a boost to the fruit's manufacturing and sale, besides expanding its value-added products.
Each year round 320 million jackfruit is produced within the state, of which 30 consistent with cent is going waste, in step with to be had statistics.
A total earnings of Rs 15,000 crore is expected through the sale of jackfruit and its similar products thru branding of the fruit, Kumar said.
The 'Kerala jackfruit' is more organic and attractive as it is produced in a very natural way without using any chemical fertilisers or insecticides, the minister said.
There are also plans to distribute most jackfruit saplings among the public to grow it of their backyards as part of plans to expand the cultivation, he said.
The agricultural workplace in Ambalavayil in Wayanad will likely be used as a research station for jackfruit.
Elephant is the state animal of Kerala, while 'great hornbill' the chook and 'kanikkonna' the official flower.
The state had recently declared pearl spot, popularly known as 'karimeen', as its official fish.
The govt additionally conducts 'jackfruit fest' every year to popularise the fruit and its products amongst public.
"Besides the taste and nutritious quality, the timber value of jackfruit tree is also high. Compared to many other trees, it plays a great role in fighting greenhouse gases," Kumar had earlier said.
Jackfruit declared as Kerala's official fruit
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